Episode 4: January 21-27

Listen to Episode 4, We have found the Messiah here.

This week we talk about light and darkness, Christ, our testimonies, and onions!





Some notes:
Follow along at https://www.lds.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-new-testament-2019/04?lang=eng

First off, big apologies for the background noise. It's courtesy of my two little furry helpers. These two go a little nuts every time I record because they can't figure out who I'm talking to!  Next week the squeaky toys are put up before the mic goes on!!!

This week, I found out that John 1 (like ogres and onions) has layers!

Here's some of the scriptures/sources that helped me figure it out:

Click here for the LDS Teacher's Seminary Manual resource for the introduction to John.










The 5 Testimonies in John in 1:


1. John the Baptist (Part 1 and Part 2)
John 1:29 "The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world"
John 1:34 "And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God."

2. "Two of his disciples"
John 1:36 "Behold the Lamb of God!"

3. Andrew, Simon Peter's brother
John 1:41 "We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ."

4. Philip
John 1:45 "We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."

5. Nathanael
John 1:49 " Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel."


Truths I found in John's opening testimony of Christ (John 1:1-18)

• Jesus was with God and of God (v. 1) 
• Jesus was there from the beginning (v.2) 
• All things were made by Him (v.3) 
• From the beginning He has represented life and light (v.4) 
• Jesus lights every person in the world (v.9) 
• He came to the world that He made and they didn't recognize Him (v.10) 
• He came to His own people and they didn't recognize Him (v.11) 
• If we believe and follow Christ, we have the power to become sons and daughters of God (v.12) 
• We are able to be born again through God (v.13) 
• Christ became mortal and dwelt on earth with us (v.14) 
• The law was given through Moses, but light and life came through Jesus Christ (JST v.17) 
• Law = death, but the gospel represents eternal life through Jesus Christ (JST 18) 
• No man has seen God, except He has borne record of the son (JST 19) 
• No one can be saved without Jesus (JST 19)

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This is the book that has the story about the woman persevering through mental illness to get to Church:

Reaching For Hope : An LDS Perspective on Recovering from Depression Paperback – by Meghan Decker and Betsy Chatlin

Has anyone seen God?

• Genesis 32:30, Jacob "I have seen God face to face"
• Exodus 33:11, Moses "And the Lord spake to Moses face to face as a man speaketh to a friend"
• Isaiah 6:5, Isaiah "for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts"
• Acts 7:55-56, Stephen "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God."
• 1 Nephi 1:8-11, Lehi "he saw the heavens open, and he thought he saw God sitting upon his throne"
• D&C 137:1-3, Joseph Smith "the blazing throne of God, whereon was seated the Fatherand the Son."

Has anyone heard God?

• Matthew 3:17 " This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
• Matthew 17-5 "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him."
• 3 Nephi 11:6-7 "Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name—hear ye him."
• Joseph Smith History 1:17 "This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!"

Tell me: 
(in the comments or by email at TheSaviorSaid@gmail.com)

• How have you gained your testimony of Jesus Christ?
• What are some of the pivotal moments of your life that brought you closer to Jesus Christ?
• What are other instances in the scriptures where man has heard or seen God? 

Listen to the episode here: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-d9esk-a39175